Szechuan Stirfry
Ingredients:
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1 lb (0.5 kg) LEAN GROUND PORK
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1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch
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1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) EACH salt and pepper
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1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil
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2 1/2 cup (625 mL) green beans, trimmed and cut 1\"/2.5cm long
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1 (1 ) clove garlic, minced
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2 tbsp (25 mL) hoisin sauce
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1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
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1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) red peppper flakes
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2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce
Preparation:
Combine ground pork, cornstarch, salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up pork, until no pink remains, about 3 minutes. Add beans -- cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic -- cook and stir 1 minute more. Combine remaining ingredients and blend well to mix. Add to pork and beans -- cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.